"At the moment, all it is is the games and any individual contracts or situations are put aside," the Spaniard told reporters in September.

"The only thing that concerns me is just to make sure he’s as fit as he can be and gets in a stronger position and balances the demands of England and club level. That’s what I’m focused on, that his day to day is perfect.

"Everything else, behind the scenes we’re happy with the situation and we’re making sure he’s happy as well."